Arts & Crafts

Barn Quilt Painting

Instructor: Genie Allen

Come paint a colorful barn quilt painting! Learn the basic steps in designing a geometric quilt block painting. We will sketch out the design on a 12”x12” wood panel, choose an attractive color scheme, and paint our quilt blocks. We will use the classic Eight-Pointed Star, which has many beautiful variations. Beginners are welcome!

Genie taught herself to sew as a child and is an avid reader and miniature maker. She studied costume design & art history at the U of A and has taught art, ESL, and science. She is a creative arts instructor, tutor, and Community Education Coordinator.

Day of the week: Saturday

Date: October 12

Time: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 (all supplies provided)

DIY Floral Workshop

Instructor: Jacquie Markle

Do you have a floral project you want to create but need some help? This workshop is for you! Bring your own project supplies for a wreath, a wedding bouquet, a centerpiece – anything made with silk flowers – and receive expert help. This will be a fun evening of learning the basics of floral arranging.

Day of the week: Tuesday

Dates: November 12

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $40 (students will bring their own supplies based on their project)

Macrame Hanging Shelf

Instructors: Dueling Needles Designs

Elevate your crafting skills with our macrame hanging shelf class! This engaging and hands-on workshop is perfect for all skill levels, from macrame beginners to seasoned knot enthusiasts. We provide all materials needed to create a stunning macrame shelf that’s perfect for displaying plants, books, or your favorite decor. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to craft a beautiful addition to your home decor!

Day of the week: Monday

Date: November 11

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $60

Painting with Brenda

Instructor: Brenda Lawrence

Do you admire the landscapes of the late Bob Ross? If you would like to make a painting in this style, this class is for you! Great for both beginners and anyone wanting to improve their skills at landscape painting using oil paints. You will walk away with a lovely oil painting painted by YOU! Brenda will teach two sessions this fall with a different beautiful painting for each class.

Brenda is a certified Bob Ross Instructor in landscape and florals; she is a Partner in Painting with the late Wilson Bickford and attends painting seminars with Gary Jenkins. Brenda is also a pet portrait artist and studied under Marion Dutton of England. She teaches landscapes, seascapes, and florals and loves western art.

Painting with Brenda – Session 2

Day of the week: Saturday

Date: November 16

Time: 11:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $100 (all supplies provided)

Stained-Glass Suncatchers

Instructors: Kelly & Todd Inman

Make a beautiful stained-glass suncatcher to hang in a window or give as a gift. Take just one class – or all four! Each class will make a specific project: beehive, pumpkin, ornament, or Christmas tree. The instructors will guide you through the steps to make your suncatcher: cutting a pattern out of colored glass, then wet sanding it, and soldering it. You will gain a wonderfully satisfying sense of accomplishment after finishing your suncatcher! Ages 10 and up (minors must have an adult present).

Day of the week: Saturday

Date: October 26

Session 1: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Beehive)

Session 2: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Pumpkin)

Cost: $50

Day of the week: Saturday

Date: December 14

Session 3: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Ornament)

Session 4: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Christmas Tree)

Cost: $50

Kelly & Todd raised their three children on their rice and soybean farm in southeastern Missouri. While homeschooling their kids, they discovered that they all loved making stained glass. Kelly & Todd started their own workshop and non-profit, Beautifully Broken. This will be their first time to visit North Arkansas College and Harrison.